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Schricker Family History

Schricker Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a jumper or dancer from Middle Low German schricker in some cases for a huntsman who stirs up the animals.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schricker family from?

You can see how Schricker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schricker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Schricker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schricker family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schricker's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Schricker families in 1891.
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What did your Schricker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schricker. 20% of Schricker men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Schricker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schricker were Salesman and Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

What Schricker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schricker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schricker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 400 immigration records available for the last name Schricker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Schricker. For the veterans among your Schricker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schricker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schricker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Schricker in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schricker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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